Untitled
Oil and gel medium on canvas, 18’x25’
One thing that has always perturbed me is the difference in the way that society handles physical vs. mental health issues. As someone who has battled mental health issues for the majority of my life, I am no stranger to the internal pain and turmoil they bring. This work encapsulates the frustration of being told that something is “all in your head,” and the desire to be able to communicate the true anguish of mental illness.